ALEXANDER HAMILTON


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Year Built
1942
Official Number
241415
Shipyard
Oregon Shipbuilding Company
General Type
General Cargo
Specific Type
Break Bulk
MARAD Type
EC2-S-C1
Ship Length
442.00 feet
Beam
57.00 feet
Mast Height
--
Net Tons
4374.00 tons
Gross Tons
7176.00 tons
Cargo Capacity
499573.00 square feet
Draft, Summer
--
Draft, Lightweight
--
Displacement, Summer
--
Displacement, Lightweight
--
Immersion, Summer
--
Immersion, Lightweight
--
Fate
Sold - Scrap

Historical Narrative



This Liberty ship was named for Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804). Alexander Hamilton was soldier, lawyer, businessman, politician, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Hamilton served as officer in the Continental Army and was an aide-de-camp to General George Washington. Hamilton was a New York delegate to the Congress of the Confederation and signed the U.S. Constitution. Hamilton served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1789-1795. Hamilton was killed in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804. Hamilton was influential figure in the early history of the U.S., designing the nation's financial system and leading the Federalist Party.

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Vessel Name History

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Mission

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Milestones


Event Date Content
Entry
7/7/1947
Acquisition
7/7/1947
Disposition
4/13/1961
Withdrawl
4/13/1961

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Shipwreck Information


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